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Projector
CP-RS56/CP-RX61/CP-RS57
User's Manual – Operating Guide
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  • Page 1: About This Manual

    Projector CP-RS56/CP-RX61/CP-RS57 User's Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Various symbols are used in this manual.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents About this manual..1 EASY MENU ....26 Aspect, Zoom, Keystone, Mode, Contents ....2 Bright, Contrast, Color, Tint, Projector features.
  • Page 3: Projector Features

    Projector features / About contents of package Projector features This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and gets a large image from short distance. High Brightness Newly developed 165W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher brightness image on a screen.
  • Page 4: Part Names

    Part names Part names Projector Zoom ring ( Focus ring ( Remote sensor ( Vent ( Speaker 17, 46) Lens ( Elevator button ( 6, 17) Lens cover ( Elevator foot ( Front-Right side Lamp cover ( (Lamp unit is inside.) 9, 10, 44) Filter cover ( are inside.)
  • Page 5: Controls

    Part names Controls LAMP indicator ( LAMP TEMP TEMP indicator ( POWER 17, 18, 48) POWER indicator ( INPUT INPUT button ( Cursor buttons 19~41) MENU 17, 18) STANDBY/ON button ( STANDBY/ON Remote control STANDBY/ON button SEARCH button ( 17, 18) RGB button ( AUTO button ( VIDEO button (...
  • Page 6: Preparations

    Preparations Preparations Fastening the lens cover WARNING Do not fasten the lens cover during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately.
  • Page 7: Putting Batteries

    Preparations Putting batteries WARNING Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one. •...
  • Page 8: Using The Remote Control

    Preparations Using the remote control CAUTION Be careful in handling the remote control. Incorrect handling could cause damage or malfunction. • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. •...
  • Page 9 Preparations WARNING immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately.
  • Page 10: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up WARNING Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using • Don’t place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand.
  • Page 11: Arrangement

    Setting up Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated (±3%) for a full size screen of 800x600 for the model CP-RS56 / CP-RS57, or 1024x768 for the model CP-RX61. 16:9 (c) up (c) down...
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Setting up Adjusting the projector's elevator WARNING Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately.
  • Page 13: Connecting Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting your devices CAUTION Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a certain picture degradation.
  • Page 14: Examples Of Connection With A Computer

    Setting up Examples of connection with a computer Stereo mini audio cable RGB cable RS-232C cable RGB OUT RGB IN2 RGB IN1 RGB out RS-232C Audio out AUDIO IN CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO RGB cable R G B I N 2 Audio out RGB OUT RGB IN2...
  • Page 15 Setting up Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Stereo mini audio cable Video cable RGB OUT RGB IN2 RGB IN1 Audio out Video out AUDIO IN CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO Stereo mini audio cable S-Video cable Audio out S-Video out RGB OUT RGB IN2 RGB IN1...
  • Page 16: Connecting Power Supply

    Setting up Connecting power supply WARNING Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one. • Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's •...
  • Page 17: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Power on/off Turning on the power WARNING When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. NOTE • Turn the power on in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices.
  • Page 18: Turning Off The Power

    Power on/off Turning off the power NOTE • Turn the power off in right order. Please power off the projector after the connected devices. • Except for an emergency, whenever you turn the projector off, obey the procedure of the following “Turning off the power”, and do not disconnect the power cord until the procedure is completed.
  • Page 19: Operating

    Operating Operating Adjusting the volume VIDEO SEARCH VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. MAGNIFY VOLUME ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting FREEZE KEYSTONE ZOOM MAGNIFY VOLUME...
  • Page 20: Searching An Input Signal

    Operating Searching an input signal VIDEO SEARCH Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY VOLUME The projector will begin to check its input ports in order MUTE VIDEO SEARCH FREEZE KEYSTONE ZOOM ASPECT AUTO BLANK POSITION MENU ENTER...
  • Page 21: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature SEARCH VIDEO ASPECT AUTO BLANK VIDEO SEARCH Press the AUTO button on the remote control. MAGNIFY VOLUME MUTE BLANK ASPECT AUTO FREEZE KEYSTONE ZOOM MAGNIFY VOLUME MENU POSITION At a RGB signal ENTER RESET The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal phase, the aspect and horizontal size will be automatically adjusted.
  • Page 22: Using The Partial Magnify Feature

    Operating Using the partial magnify feature BLANK ASPECT AUTO VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. MAGNIFY MAGNIFY VOLUME VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen MUTE ZOOM POSITION MENU...
  • Page 23: Multifunctional Settings

    Multifunctional settings Multifunctional settings NOTE • Regardless of description of this manual, these functions may not work correctly with some input. Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, OPTION and EASY MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.
  • Page 24: Advance Menu

    Multifunctional settings MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT PICTURE BRIGHT PICTURE ZOOM PICTURE ZOOM IMAGE CONTRAST IMAGE KEYSTONE IMAGE KEYSTONE INPUT GAMMA DEFAULT 1 INPUT WHISPER NORMAL INPUT WHISPER NORMAL SETUP COLOR TEMP HIGH SETUP...
  • Page 25 Multifunctional settings To operate Please follow of the mention concerned in each. In general, To return to the previous menu MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT PICTURE ZOOM PICTURE ZOOM IMAGE KEYSTONE IMAGE KEYSTONE INPUT WHISPER NORMAL INPUT WHISPER...
  • Page 26: Easy Menu

    Multifunctional settings EASY MENU EASY MENU ASPECT ZOOM With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can KEYSTONE be performed. MODE NORMAL BRIGHT CONTRAST projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the COLOR TINT following table. SHARPNESS WHISPER NORMAL...
  • Page 27: Go To Advance Menu

    Multifunctional settings EASY MENU (continued) Item Description SHARPNESS See the item SHARPNESS of section PICTURE menu. ( WHISPER See the item WHISPER of section SETUP menu. ( MIRROR See the item MIRROR of section SETUP menu. ( Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.
  • Page 28: Picture Menu

    Multifunctional settings PICTURE menu With the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT PICTURE BRIGHT can be performed. IMAGE CONTRAST INPUT GAMMA DEFAULT 1 SETUP COLOR TEMP HIGH SCREEN COLOR OPTION TINT EASY MENU SHARPNESS on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on PROGRESSIVE...
  • Page 29 Multifunctional settings PICTURE menu (continued) Item Description COLOR TEMP [ RGB1 ] :SELECT mode of color temperature. OFFSET GAIN HIGH HIGH MIDDLE MIDDLE CUSTOM CUSTOM To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the ENTER : OFFSET GAIN displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN of CUSTOM mode.
  • Page 30: My Memory

    Multifunctional settings PICTURE menu (continued) Item Description FILM TURN OFF • This function performs only at an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, a S-VIDEO input or a component video input of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal. PROGRESSIVE • When the TV or FILM is selected, the screen image will be crisper. The FILM mode is adaptable to the 2-3 Pull-Down system to the conversion.
  • Page 31: Image Menu

    Multifunctional settings IMAGE menu With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT PICTURE ASPECT be performed. IMAGE OVER SCAN INPUT V POSITION SETUP H POSITION SCREEN H PHASE OPTION H SIZE 1344 EASY MENU AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on...
  • Page 32: Auto Adjust Execute

    Multifunctional settings IMAGE menu (continued) Item Description Large Small • This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal. H SIZE • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment pressing the RESET button during this operation.
  • Page 33: Input Menu

    Multifunctional settings INPUT menu With the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT PICTURE COLOR SPACE AUTO be performed. IMAGE VIDEO FORMAT AUTO INPUT FRAME LOCK TURN OFF SETUP INFORMATION SCREEN OPTION EASY MENU on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress.
  • Page 34: Information

    Multifunctional settings INPUT menu (continued) Item Description TURN ON TURN OFF • This item performs only at a RGB signal with vertical frequency of 50 to 72 Hz. FRAME LOCK • When the TURN ON is selected, a moving picture is displayed more smoothly.
  • Page 35: Setup Menu

    Multifunctional settings SETUP menu With the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT PICTURE ZOOM be performed. IMAGE KEYSTONE INPUT WHISPER NORMAL SETUP MIRROR NORMAL SCREEN VOLUME OPTION EASY MENU on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress.
  • Page 36: Screen Menu

    Multifunctional settings SCREEN menu With the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT PICTURE LANGUAGE ENGLISH be performed. IMAGE MENU POSITION INPUT OSD BRIGHT SETUP BLANK BLACK SCREEN START UP ORIGINAL OPTION MyScreen EASY MENU MyScreen Lock TURN OFF...
  • Page 37 Multifunctional settings SCREEN menu (continued) Item Description The start up screen is the screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ORIGINAL TURN OFF MyScreen is the screen you can register a desired screen. ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. When the TURN START UP OFF is selected, the BLACK screen is used.
  • Page 38 Multifunctional settings SCREEN menu (continued) Item Description turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. TURN ON TURN OFF MyScreen Lock When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen cannot be performed. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. TURN ON TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works.
  • Page 39: Option Menu

    Multifunctional settings OPTION menu With the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT PICTURE AUTO SEARCH TURN OFF be performed. IMAGE AUTO OFF INPUT LAMP TIME SETUP FILTER TIME SCREEN SERVICE OPTION on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on EASY MENU the remote control to progress, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME.
  • Page 40: Filter Time, Service

    Multifunctional settings OPTION menu (continued) Item Description The lamp time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu as the usage time of the lamp. of the projector displays a dialog. To reset the lamp time, select the LAMP TIME RESET CANCEL...
  • Page 41 Multifunctional settings OPTION menu (continued) Item Description Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. FAN SPEED AUTO ADJUST GHOST FILTER MESSAGE FACTORY RESET FAN SPEED fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected.
  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
  • Page 43 Maintenance Lamp (continued) cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number.
  • Page 44 Maintenance WARNING Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. malfunction to the projector. NOTE when you replace the lamp. •...
  • Page 45 Maintenance Claws Filter cover for bottom-up use Push the points of “PUSH” word Interlocking the tabs, Tabs Filter cover for bottom-up use Tabs Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up, except for the case of bottom-up use. in the OPTION menu (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu.
  • Page 46: Other Care

    Maintenance Other care WARNING Do not take care of the projector during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/ or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately.
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.
  • Page 48: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool Blinking down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has Blinking Turned that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan, Lighting etc.
  • Page 50: Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects WARNING Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The lens cover is closed. 4, 17 Remove the lens cover. The signal cables are not correctly connected. 13, 14 Correctly connect the connection cables. The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level. No pictures are Adjust the BRIGHT to a higher level using the menu function 26, 28...
  • Page 52: Warranty And After-Service

    Warranty and after-service run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or the service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. NOTE Item Product name Liquid crystal projector CP-RS56 : 1.4 cm (0.55 type) Panel size CP-RX61 / CP-RS57 : 1.5 cm (0.6 type) Liquid...
  • Page 53 [unit: mm]...
  • Page 54: Example Of Computer Signal

    Projector CP-RS56/CP-RX61/CP-RS57 User's Manual – Operating Guide Technical Example of computer signal Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V. frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) 640 x 480 37.9 72.8...
  • Page 55 Technical (continued) Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Front porch (D) Back porch (b) Front porch (d)
  • Page 56 Technical (continued) Connection to the ports RGB OUT RGB IN2 RGB IN1 AUDIO IN CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO RGB IN1, RGB IN2, RGB OUT D-sub 15pin mini shrink jack 11 12 13 14 15 At RGB signal • Vid • H/V. sync. Signal: TTL level (positive/negative) •...
  • Page 57 Technical (continued) Connection to the ports (continued) RGB OUT RGB IN2 RGB IN1 AUDIO IN CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO CONTROL D-sub 9pin plug • About the details of RS-232C communication, please refer to the following page. Signal Signal Signal 1 (No connection) 4 (No connection) 7 RTS 2 RD...
  • Page 58: Communications Setting

    Technical (continued) RS-232C Communication CONTROL port RS-232C cable RS-232C port of the projector of the computer - (1) (1) CD RD (2) (2) RD TD (3) (3) TD - (4) (4) DTR GND (5) (5) GND - (6) (6) DSR RTS (7) (7) RTS CTS (8)
  • Page 59 Technical (continued) Requesting projector status (Get command) (1) Send the request code Header + Command data (‘02H’+‘00H’+ type (2 bytes)+ ‘00H’ +‘00H’) from the computer to the projector. (2) The projector returns the response code ‘1DH’+ data (2 bytes) to the computer. Changing the projector settings (Set command) (1) Send the setting code Header + Command data (‘01H’+‘00H’+ type (2 bytes) + setting code (2 bytes)) from the computer to the projector.
  • Page 60: Command Data

    Technical (continued) Command table Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code Power Turn off BE EF 06 00 2A D3 01 00 00 60 00 00 Turn on BE EF 06 00 BA D2 01 00 00 60 01 00 BE EF 06 00...
  • Page 61: Command Data Chart

    Technical (continued) Command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code User Gamma Point 1 BE EF 06 00 08 FE 02 00 90 30 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 6E FE 04 00 90 30 00 00 Decrement...
  • Page 62 Technical (continued) Command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code COLOR TEMP BE EF 06 00 BC F4 02 00 B7 30 00 00 OFFSET B Increment BE EF 06 00 DA F4 04 00 B7 30 00 00 Decrement...
  • Page 63 Technical (continued) Command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code OVER SCAN BE EF 06 00 91 70 02 00 09 22 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 F7 70 04 00 09 22 00 00 Decrement BE EF...
  • Page 64 Technical (continued) Command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code ZOOM BE EF 06 00 D0 D0 02 00 0A 30 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 B6 D0 04 00 0A 30 00 00 Decrement BE EF 06 00...
  • Page 65 Technical (continued) Command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code MENU POSITION V BE EF 06 00 40 D7 02 00 16 30 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 26 D7 04 00 16 30 00 00 Decrement BE EF...
  • Page 66 Hitachi, Ltd. Japan 292 Yoshida-cho Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-city Kanagawa 244-0817 HITACHI EUROPE LTD. HITACHI EUROPE S.A. Consumer Affairs Department 364, Kifissias Ave. & 1, Delfon Str. PO Box 3007 152 33 Chalandri Maidenhead Athens SL6 8ZE GREECE Tel: 1-6837200 UNITED KINGDOM...

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